anything you wished you new before sugery

I wish I knew how amazing I would feel just a short time post-op. That, and how easy it is to get constipated. But that probably isn't the answer you were looking for.

I wish I knew about the stomach gurgling! I knew there would be things that my stomach didn't like, I knew you'd be able to tell what you could tolerate, I didn't know it would come in the form of my stomach gurgling and rumbling in protest! It can be extremely uncomfortable and sometimes painful. So far Protein shakes and Popsicles are not a favorite for my new sleeve.

Another thing is how hard it really is to get your fluids in. This was all explained to me, but in my head I was like "Psh! 64 oz, no problem!". I'm 9 days post op and can't get 64 oz in yet.

And yes, I wish I was warned about the constipation. I would have been better prepared instead of living in agony for days.

You can't over prepare enough. Plan for the worst, pray for the best outcome.

This preparation includes:

Mental health: http://www.amazon.com/The-Emotional-First-Aid-Kit/dp/0976852659

Looking at videos of people who had problems, so you can make a list of everything which can possibly be wrong.

Start finding a Protein supplement you like

Have first two weeks of food at your home BEFORE surgery.

I wish I knew how truly taxing this surgery was and how long it took to gain your energy back. Also I wish I knew there was a definite possibility your taste buds would dramatically change to the extent to now have a true distaste for foods. Reading about symptomology is vastly different from real life.

I wish I knew how horrible it would be to take my meds right after surgery. How scared I felt afterwards, and yes difficult it is to relearn to eat and drink. That my stomache is always gurgling, growling, & hungry. Yet I don't get enough florid and protein. Lol. But, I think I made the right decision ????